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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • Autumn, Melancholy, and Suicide

    It’s the middle of autumn. November. A wintry wind has been whirling around my world the last week or so. This wind knocked the power out twice within a week, which was less than pleasant for me. A power outage is a very reliable trigger for me, one that ramps…

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  • Labyrinth of the Week #1: Allamuchy Elementary School

    Labyrinth of the Week #1: Allamuchy Elementary School

    Note: It was recently brought to my attention that the “subscribe” button was missing on my blog. I have rectified that. If you would like…

  • Forgiving Myself

    Forgiving Myself

    I want to write this out, because I want to practice saying it. I need the practice, because I’m not very good at it. I…

  • Worthy of Love

    Worthy of Love

    Lately, I have perceived that I do not love myself. While reading, I have recoiled whenever the author talks about self-esteem or self-worth. I do…

  • A Breakthrough!

    A Breakthrough!

    This morning, I went out to do some errands: the post office and the grocery store. This is typical Friday fare for me. When I’m…

About Me

I’m Michael, the author of this blog. I search for meaning through walking labyrinths, through exploring my Christian faith and my experience of depression, through preaching, and through writing about it for you.